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Set in ancient Bithynia, the play follows Princess Cleonice as she grapples with her love for the low-born Demetrius and her father's political plan to marry her to Seleucus, the prince of Syria. The tension between personal desire and duty unfolds as both Cleonice and Demetrius face heart-wrenching choices influenced by loyalty and the weight of political alliances. This tragedy delves into profound themes of love, obligation, and the dire consequences that arise from the intersection of personal and political realms, showcasing the essence of 18th-century English drama.
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Cleonice, Princess Of Bithynia, John Hoole
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Cleonice, Princess Of Bithynia
- Subtitle
- A Tragedy (1775)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Hoole
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 92
- ISBN13
- 9781104046859
- Category
- Theatre / Drama, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Set in ancient Bithynia, the play follows Princess Cleonice as she grapples with her love for the low-born Demetrius and her father's political plan to marry her to Seleucus, the prince of Syria. The tension between personal desire and duty unfolds as both Cleonice and Demetrius face heart-wrenching choices influenced by loyalty and the weight of political alliances. This tragedy delves into profound themes of love, obligation, and the dire consequences that arise from the intersection of personal and political realms, showcasing the essence of 18th-century English drama.